Visa help after family violence
We can help if your visa status feels unclear or unsafe
We can support you to:
- Understand your options to stay or leave Australia after family violence.
- Work out next steps that support your safety, stability and future.
- Get clear information about your rights and what you can do.
How we can help
We know that being on a temporary visa or not having a visa while escaping family and domestic violence is very challenging. We can talk with you about your options to stay in or leave Australia.
We can explain how your visa may be decided if you separate, and how to access information and support when you leave your relationship.
We listen to you, explain things clearly, and help you take steps. Our lawyers work with social workers and financial counsellors who can support your safety and wellbeing.
If you need an interpreter to speak with us, we can provide one.
Support services
1800RESPECT
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Beyond Blue
24/7 support for people with depression, anxiety, and mental health issues.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Web Chat: www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor/chat
Resources
Visas and family violence
Learn what happens to your visa if you’re experiencing family violence, whether your partner can cancel your visa, and when to get advice from a migration lawyer.
Going to court for a family violence intervention order
What to expect at a Family Violence Intervention Order hearing in Victoria, including who needs to go, what happens on the day, and where to get support.